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Balcóns de Madrid, Sil canyon – 44-Os Balcones de Madrid — vista do canón do Sil, Nogueira de Ramuín (Ourense)📷 feelSacra, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Balcóns de Madrid, Sil canyon

Parada de Sil, Spain

Views

A viewpoint over the deep canyon of the Sil in the Ribeira Sacra, with terraced vineyards clinging to the walls. The roads down to the river are steep and narrow; catamaran trips run from the jetties below.

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Parada de Sil, Spain
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
42.3920, -7.5610
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

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The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Canón do SilCampsite
    2 km from Balcóns de Madrid, Sil canyon
    TentsCaravans
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Solpor Camperpark ExperienceMotorhome stopover
    5 km from Balcóns de Madrid, Sil canyon
    MotorhomesElectricityWi-Fi
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Área de Autocaravanas do Castro de CaldelasMotorhome stopover
    12 km from Balcóns de Madrid, Sil canyon · 6 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Área de Autocaravanas de LuíntraMotorhome stopover
    13 km from Balcóns de Madrid, Sil canyon · 10 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Área de Autocaravanas de Monforte de LemosMotorhome stopover
    16 km from Balcóns de Madrid, Sil canyon · 3 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Área de Autocaravanas de San Xoán de RíoMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Balcóns de Madrid, Sil canyon · 14 pitches
    MotorhomesDrinking waterWaste disposalFree
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Balcóns de Madrid, Sil canyon?

Balcóns de Madrid, Sil canyon is in Parada de Sil, Spain, at GPS 42.3920, -7.5610. It is about 15 km from Monforte de Lemos.

Can you camp near Balcóns de Madrid, Sil canyon?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Área de Autocaravanas Privada Casa Julio, about 1 km away; within 25 km there are 13 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Balcóns de Madrid, Sil canyon?

Balcóns de Madrid, Sil canyon is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Inland Galicia: Lugo, the Sil canyon and hot springs.

What is there to see near Balcóns de Madrid, Sil canyon?

Places worth a stop nearby: Monastery of Santo Estevo (11 km), Outariz hot springs (29 km), Las Médulas (65 km) and Roman walls of Lugo (69 km).

When is the best time to visit Balcóns de Madrid, Sil canyon?

The most pleasant months are usually May–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in March–April and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)